DABBLE

dabble. Dabble, v. t ply in water, wet, smear, meddle

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Dab″ble (dăb″b'l), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dabbled (–b'ld); p. pr. & vb. n. Dabbling (–b'lĭng).] [[Freq. of dab: cf. OD. dabbelen.]] To wet by little dips or strokes; to spatter; to sprinkle; to moisten; to wet. “Bright hair dabbled in blood.” Shak.